Sayyokhat Dushanbieva
About Sayyokhat Dushanbieva
Sayyokhat Dushanbieva is a UX Researcher with experience at companies such as PSB, UserTesting, and Preset. She holds degrees in International Political Economy, Gender Studies, and International Relations, and has interned with organizations including UN Women and the National Defense University.
Current Role at Preset
Sayyokhat Dushanbieva has been employed at Preset as a UX Researcher since 2022. In this role, she focuses on understanding user needs and behaviors to enhance the user experience of Preset's products. Her work involves conducting user research, analyzing data, and collaborating with design teams to implement findings into product development.
Previous Experience at UserTesting
Prior to her current position, Dushanbieva worked at UserTesting as a UX Researcher from 2018 to 2022 in San Francisco, California. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving user experience through comprehensive research methodologies. Her role involved gathering user feedback and translating it into actionable insights for product teams.
Experience at PSB
Dushanbieva served as a Researcher at PSB from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater Seattle Area. In this capacity, she conducted research to support various initiatives, focusing on user engagement and satisfaction. Her work contributed to the development of strategies aimed at enhancing user interactions.
Educational Background
Sayyokhat Dushanbieva has a diverse educational background. She studied at Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong, where she achieved an International Baccalaureate. She also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Gender Studies from Central European University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Political Economy from The College of Idaho. Additionally, she studied International Relations and Affairs at The Washington Center.
Internship Experience
Dushanbieva has gained valuable experience through internships. In 2012, she worked as a Program Intern at the National Defense University for four months in Washington D.C. She also interned at UN Women for two months in Tajikistan during the same year. These roles provided her with insights into program development and international relations.